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Emerson students having classes.
Nearly three years coming: Emerson’s return to a pre-pandemic classroom
Students enjoying Noche de Reggaeton.
Members of Amigos and EBONI gather for a night of food and festivities
An ECPD patrol vehicle.
Incident Journal: ECPD responds to fire alarms, provides medical assistance
Courtesy: EmersonToday
Former performing arts co-chair passes away
People walking through the intersection of Boylston and Tremont street.
Emerson reaches settlement agreement in Spring 2020 lawsuit
Green Line D branch shuts down, first of three closures
Green Line D branch shuts down, first of three closures
Trans flag waving in front of Boston Children’s Hospital.
Anti-trans protesters met with counter-protesters at Boston Children’s Hospital
Overlooking the tents at the Boston Freedom Rally.
MassCann hosts 33rd annual Boston Freedom Rally
Orange Line train entering Chinatown station
Orange Line re-opens after month-long shutdown
Bluebike station on Beacon Street
Boston Bluebike riders enjoy free passes, some eager for transportation improvements
Formerly the Title IX office, Emersons Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The womens volleyball team stranded on the side of the Mass. Pike. on Saturday, after their bus burst into flames.
Women’s volleyball team stranded after bus catches fire on Mass Pike
The Emerson mens soccer team defeated Springfield College on Sept. 17.
Men’s soccer beats Springfield 2-0
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick
How can the Patriots return to January football and possible postseason glory?
Emerson College womens volleyball team.
Women’s volleyball loses nailbiter to MIT
Five questions facing the Boston Bruins as preseason approaches
Five questions facing the Boston Bruins as preseason approaches
Comedians perform at the All-Troupe show.
All-Troupe show brings out the best from Emerson’s comedians
Jasper by Grant MacDermott 09.
Alum debuts as playwright for Off-Broadway’s ‘Jasper’
Omah Lay performs his new album Boy Alone at Bostons Big Night Live.
Nigerian superstar Omah Lay electrifies Boston crowd at Big Night Live
Bright Lights releases fall 2022 program
Too Loud is a collaborative showcase of comedy troupes on campus.
All-Troupe show “Too Loud” aims to excite and welcome new comedians
When a Soul Walks by Lauren Ditullio 22.
‘When A Soul Walks’: alum turns senior thesis into debut novel
Carnivora drummer Dan DeLucia drinking a bottle of Black Mass BBQ sauce.
Emerson professor incorporates love of heavy metal music into BBQ sauce company
Livy Burdo poses for a promotional shoot.
Student-run jewelry shop thrives as new earthy designs and collaborations surface
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Jimmys Traveling All-Stars. Courtesy of Zoe Seitz.
‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ commonly known as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Courtesy: Virginia Tech
‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson
Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72
From top left to bottom right: Emerson alumni Sam Crimmins, André Archimbaud, Gaby Dunn, Dustin Straube, Steven Rowley and Kasey Fielding. / courtesy
Safe spaces, section 8 and student loan debt: Emerson alums say they (mostly) don’t regret the financial risk
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Former staffers speak out on working conditions, racial and gender disparity and lack of growth opportunity at college
Former staffers speak out on working conditions, racial and gender disparity and lack of growth opportunity at college
Writer Karenna Umscheid sits on her dorm bed, looking at the posters on her wall.
A sophomore’s guide to surviving your first semester at Emerson
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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By Dylan Rossiter, Emerson '21
January 28, 2018

Pen, check. Laptop, check. Confidence? I take a deep breath, pop in some Ed Sheeran, and head for the elevator with the little buttons I pray I'll be able to navigate without looking like an idiot. Then...

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